Production Scheduler

Primary Responsibilities

• Draws up master schedule for each assigned unit to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders, and submits the schedule
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Anticipates and recognizes changes in season sales and manufacturing efforts to meet customer demand.
• Provides data to the Materials/Production Scheduling to prepare production reports and provide productivity analysis as required.
• Ensures all customer orders are scheduled, produced, and completed per the schedule.
• Reports issues to Supply Chain Manager.
• Reviews all open and closed production orders and closes production for month end.
• Reviews D365 in/out reports to verify that processes are being followed and advises on corrections as needed.
• Runs and processes all production cards and tags.
• Provide lead times within 4 hours of receiving lead time requests.
• Makes scheduling adjustments as needed to ensure that orders stay on schedule.
• Closes production orders once orders are verified as completed.
• Manages lead time requests from Scheduling, Sales, and Customer Service.
• Convenes with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports, runs and processes all production cards and tags.
• Provides accurate physical inventories and performs inventory cycle counts as required.
• Provides productivity analysis as required.
• Manages consigned inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business Administration, Math, Supply Chain or other business-related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years or older due to work environment and labor laws.
• Must be able to pass preemployment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings.
• Must be able to read and understand production schedule and production cards.
• Requires strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Requires the ability to think independently and make informed decisions with little or no guidance from manager/management.
• Requires excellent time management, project coordination and organizational skills.
• Requires the ability to analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and manpower requirements, and provide productivity analysis as required.
• Requires collaboration with supervisors and other managers to determine forecasting, scheduling, supply needs, purchasing of supplies and materials.
• Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Requires the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Requires the ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Requires intermediate skill in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Requires the ability to perform all essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.